Intro To Audiology Exam#2 Frequently Tested Actual Questions With Correct Answers

INTRO TO AUDIOLOGY EXAM#2 FREQUENTLY TESTED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Question 1.
A

ANSWER
See the audiogram below. AC thresholds were obtained using supra-aural (TDH) headphones.

At 1000 Hz, when masking for AC, what would be the initial masking level presented to the
NTE?
a. 10 dB HL
b. 15 dB HL
c. 60 dB HL
d. 65 dB HL




Question 2.
For speech audiometry, how do you know which ear is your TE/NTE?

ANSWER
TE= worse ear NTE= Better ear (same as AC)






,Question 3.
B

ANSWER
See the audiogram below. AC thresholds were obtained using supra-aural (TDH) headphones.
At which frequencies must you mask for AC?
a. 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 8000 Hz
b. 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, and 8000 Hz
c. 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz
d. 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz




Question 4.
What triggers an acoustic reflex?

ANSWER
High intensity sounds






, Question 5.
F

ANSWER
See the audiogram below.
Which of the following statements is TRUE:
a. There are no frequencies at which you must mask for bone conduction b. You must mask for
bone conduction for the right ear at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 HZ, and should NOT mask
for bone conduction for any frequencies for the left ear. c. You must mask for bone conduction
for the left ear at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 HZ, and should NOT mask for bone
conduction for any frequencies for the right ear. d. You must mask for bone conduction for the
right ear at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 HZ, and for the left ear at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000,
and 4000 HZ
e. All of the above are true statements.
f. None of the above are true statements.




Question 6.
Initial masking level for SRT TE

ANSWER

unmasked SRT



Question 7.
Explain Type As

ANSWER
Peak Pressure: normal Peak Admittance: less than .3 (indication of a blockage)